Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
In-clinic sessions and at-home rental options available
Give your body more of what it needs to heal – oxygen.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers concentrated oxygen in a pressurised chamber. This safe, non-invasive treatment increases the amount of oxygen your body absorbs, helping to reduce inflammation, support immune function, and accelerate healing.
At Complete Body Wellness, we use mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT). This means the pressure is lower than hospital-grade chambers, making it gentle enough for regular use while still delivering excellent therapeutic benefit.
How it works
Inside the chamber, you breathe 95% oxygen while the pressure increases slightly above atmospheric level. This allows oxygen to dissolve into your blood plasma, lymph and cerebrospinal fluid, reaching areas of the body with limited circulation.
This extra oxygen helps your cells:
Repair and regenerate faster
Reduce inflammation
Fight infection more effectively
Create new capillaries (angiogenesis)
What it helps with
Clients often use HBOT to support recovery from:
Chronic fatigue, long Covid and brain fog
Concussion, stroke and other brain injuries
Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
Pre- and post-surgical healing
Sports performance and recovery
Neurological conditions including MS and autism spectrum
Wound healing and tissue repair
Lyme disease and infections
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect
our hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) session, also known as a ‘dive’, takes place in a soft chamber where you’ll lie down comfortably, supported with pillows. A blanket or hot water bottle can be provided for extra warmth. Over the first few minutes, the chamber will gradually pressurise. Most sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes, and during this time you’re welcome to read, meditate, or simply rest or sleep.
You’ll breathe concentrated oxygen through a cannula throughout your session. As the pressure builds, you may feel your ears pop slightly — much like the sensation during take-off or landing on a flight. This is completely normal and can be eased by yawning, swallowing, moving your jaw, or gently blowing while pinching your nose. If you feel any discomfort, let your technician know. Pressurisation will pause until you’re comfortable. If you’re mildly congested, we can adjust the dive to a gentler pressure (1.2 ATA instead of 1.5 ATA), which still offers therapeutic benefits.
One of our trained technicians will be with you throughout your dive. They’ll guide you through every step and stay in contact via a built-in phone and walkie talkie, ensuring you feel relaxed and supported.
You may hear sounds such as air flowing through valves or the chamber venting — all part of normal operation. As your session comes to an end, the chamber will slowly return to normal pressure. You may need to equalise your ears again as this happens. Once the pressure is back to normal, the door will release and can be gently pushed open. Take your time getting out — it’s normal to feel a little unsteady after lying down for a while. Your technician will be on hand to assist if needed.
How often should I do HBOT?
Everyone is different. Some people use HBOT regularly to manage chronic conditions or support recovery. In your initial consultation we will suggest how many sessions and the frequency depending on what you are using mBOH for.
You can choose to:
Visit our clinic for scheduled appointments
Rent a chamber to use from the comfort of home.
How should I prepare for treatment?
Each hyperbaric oxygen therapy session typically takes around 90 minutes, so we recommend eating and drinking beforehand, and using the bathroom prior to your appointment. Please note that food and drink are not permitted inside the chamber. If you have diabetes, we ask that you bring a suitable snack, which can be kept nearby in case your blood sugar drops during the session.
To get the most from your treatment, we recommend avoiding nicotine for several hours before and after your dive. This includes smoking and the use of nicotine patches. The longer you are nicotine-free, the better your body will respond to the increased oxygenation.
Please wear light, comfortable clothing made from natural fibres where possible. Belts and shoes will need to be removed before entering the chamber. You’re welcome to bring a book or magazine to read — we also provide current reading material for your use.
Let your technician know if there have been any recent changes to your health. This includes new medications, sinus or ear infections, or if you may be pregnant.
Can I communicate when I am in the chamber?
Yes, you will be able to talk with your Hyperbaric technician at any time via the built-in intercom. You will also take a walkie talkie into the chamber with you.
Are there any risks involved with mHBOT?
Generally, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is very safe. Otic barotrauma (ear pain) can occur due to difficulty equalising ear pressure. It is typically quite temporary and easily controlled. Yawning or swallowing can remedy it—similar to what one would do when taking off and landing in an airplane.
Other issues such as seizures, myopia (nearsightedness), cataracts, and oxygen toxicity do not relate to mild HBOT therapy as they are unheard of at pressures of 1.5 ATA and below.
When should I NOT go into a mild hyperbaric chamber?
yperbaric oxygen therapy is generally safe and well tolerated. However, there are a few situations where treatment is not recommended.
You should not undergo HBOT if you have:
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Air-trapping emphysema
HBOT may also be unsuitable in the following cases:
An acute asthma attack
Severe heart disease, especially if your ejection fraction is below 35 percent
Congenital spherocytosis (a rare blood condition where red blood cells are more fragile)
COPD or emphysema with carbon dioxide retention, which could increase the risk of pneumothorax during treatment
High fever
Recent chest surgery, especially where air may still be trapped in wounds — we recommend extra caution
Retinal detachment that was repaired using an oil bubble
Optic neuritis
Uncontrolled seizure disorders
Upper respiratory or ear infections, which may make it difficult to equalise pressure in the ears or sinuses
If you are pregnant or think you might be, please speak with your hyperbaric technician before booking.
Medications to discuss with your healthcare provider:
Some medications are known to interact poorly with mild HBOT. Please talk to your doctor before treatment if you are taking:
Cisplatin – a chemotherapy drug
Disulfiram (Antabuse®) – used to treat chronic alcohol dependence
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin®) – a chemotherapy drug
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon®) – a topical cream used to treat infection in burns
If you’re unsure whether HBOT is right for you, we’re happy to answer questions or speak with your primary care provider to ensure it’s safe.
Safe. Gentle. Effective.
mHBOT is a safe therapy for most people.
We’ll discuss your health history with you to make sure it’s the right fit.